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11 In The Books

12 USCRA Insider

14 2010 USCRA Schedule

22 Down the Line with Stran Smith

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ON THE COVER: Reese Reimer, Winner of the Roy Cooper’s26th Annual World Championship Jr. Calf Roping! Photo Courtesy of Fly Thomas, PRCA Photographer

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6 Junior World Champions Crowned!20 Hot – Hot – Hot, USCRA July 4th

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 5

Eventhoughthe 2010

season is notover, themonth ofAugust startsall the buzz for

the 2011 season. In fact, when youpurchase a USCRA card afterAugust 1, you are buying a2011card with the benefit of thechance to go the 2010 USCRAFinals, a “Two for One” kind ofdeal. Naturally, if you buy a 2011card you want to know what toexpect for the 2011 season.

The 2011 USCRA season is goingto be a season full of excitementand changes. There are some greatropings already signed on like theRoland Reid Memorial at theStockyards in Ft. Worth, the SpringClassic giving away Barnes saddlesin all divisions, the Mo Betta held inApache, Oklahoma, and the W.E.BMemorial, to name a few. TheUSCRA is very excited to have thesegreat ropings on the calendar for the2011 season.

For the 2011 season, the USCRAwants to go back to having a fewbig ropings instead of a bunch ofsmall ropings. As it looks right now,there will be 12 ropings, with 11 ofthese already scheduled. There willbe some special events held withsome of the more successfulropings, to be announced at a laterdate. The plan is to try and havemore four- and five-head ropings.There are even plans to have aneight-header at the Calf RopersReunion in Bryan, Texas. The datesof these ropings have beencoordinated with other big ropings,so that nobody has to miss any bigropings, whether it be a USCRAevent, Joe’s Boot Shop roping, theBubblegum Roping, or Barry Burk’sJr. Roping. The USCRA is excitedabout it and hopes that the ropersare also.

More changes and details willcome out in next month’s magazine,

but I will leave you with a few ofthe changes. As far as the numbersystem goes, the EE, 00, #1 and #2will stay the same; however, therewill no longer be a #3 or B-Breakaway. The USCRA will bebringing back the Open Tiedownand the Open Breakaway. The #3’swill be grouped with the open andthe breakaway ropers will all begrouped into one division. The openbreakaway will also become awomen’s only event.

There will be no “World Finals”for the 2011 Season. The Semi-Finals and the Showdown Finalswill still be the showcase at the end of the season with a few minor changes.

The 2011 season is looking to beone of the most exciting seasons inthe 16-year history of the USCRA.However, we want to invite all calfropers to not miss out on the 2010Finals because after all, it is still the“Largest Calf Roping in the World.”All you have to do is come to theLabor Day weekend roping inGiddings, Texas and you are eligiblefor the 2010 and 2011 Finals.

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2011 USCRA SCHEDULE

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December 11-12Stephenville, TX

January 8- 9West Texas ChampionshipsSweetwater, TX

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March 11-13Spring ClassicGiddings, TX

April 23Salado, TX

May 13-15Mo BettaApache, OK

June 11-12Denton, TX

July 1-3Firecracker 5 HeaderStephenville, TX

July 16-17W.E.B MemorialLocation TBA

September 3-5Calf Ropers ReunionBryan, TX

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or the past 25 years jr. calf roping and breakawayroping competitors always look forward to one

event. That event – the Roy Cooper Jr. WorldChampionship Calf Roping. This year’s 26th Annualevent was once again the highlight of the season formany of this country’s toughest young competitorswho came out to see who is the best of the best andwho will walk away with this year’s titles.

The future superstars of the sport were present,shaking out loops, and making lightning fast runs tobid for their shot at the tremendous payout at thenew North Texas Premier Equine Facility, DiamondT Arena in Denton, Texas. Roy Cooper’s WorldChampionship Jr. Calf Roping is designedspecifically for juniors and featured six differentdivisions of competition in this once-a-year event.The events included 12 & Under - Boys & GirlsBreakaway, 12 & Under - Tie Down Roping, 13 to15 - Girls Breakaway, 13 to 15 - Boys Tie DownRoping, 19 & Under - Girls Breakaway and theWorld Champion Jr. Calf Roping.

The July 8-10 event not only hosted tons of talentinside the arena, but the flair of the event edged over

the fences to where theevent producer, eight-timePRCA world championand namesake of theevent, Superlooper RoyCooper was there to cheeron each contestant andwitness the next heap ofgreat talent in the sport.

Each day started at 9 a.m. and consisted ofboth calf roping andbreakaway action in fivedivisions that includedthree full go rounds and atop 10 short round thatwould eventuallydetermine the championson a total of 4-head ofcattle. The big event of

the weekend was the 19 and Under WorldChampionship Jr. Calf Roping that played out onSaturday. This roping consisted of a 3-head ropingwith the top 16 back to Elimination Rounds wherethe two slowest ropers were eliminated in eachround. The roping was nothing short of great and theend result gave title to the 2010 Roy Cooper’s WorldChampionship Jr. Calf Roper - Reese Reimer!

Reimer mounted the stage where many great calfropers have stood and many more will stand in the

Junior World Champions Crowned!F

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future. Accepting the awards andstanding next to one of the best inthe business, Roy Cooper, Reimerearned the 2010 title after roping atotal of 13 calves smooth and fast.Those who also joined Cooperand accepted their championshipawards included, 12 and UnderBreakaway Saddle AverageWinner - Ty Harris; 12 and UnderTied Down Saddle AverageWinner - Westyn Hughes; 13-15Tie-Down Saddle Average Winner- Luke Madsen and 19 and UnderBreakaway Saddle AverageWinner - Taylor Jacob. �

26th Annual Roy Cooper’s WorldChampionship Junior Calf RopingJuly 8-10, 2010

12 and Under Breakaway1st Go1. Kelton Tynes, 2.56; 2. Logan Cook, 2.63; 3. WestynHughes, 2.66; 4. Dakota Felton, 2.662nd Go1. Sy Felton, 2.3; 2. Austin Atkinson, 2.48; 3. Clint Kelley,2.69; 4. Ty Harris, 2.77; 5. Reno Muggli, 2.773rd Go1. Jay Terrell, 2.16; 2. Carter Gurrola, 2.21; 3. ZackJongbloed, 2.5; 4. Clint Kelley, 2.54Short Go1. Logan Cook, 2.1; 2. Ty Harris, 2.59; 3. Katie Stewart, 2.74;4. Reno Muggli, 3.22Average1. Ty Harris, 0; 2. Logan Cook, 0; 3. Joe Collin Clark, 0; 4.Reno Muggli, 0; 5. Brett Stuart, 14.67; 6. Clint Kelley, 108.713-15 Breakaway1st Go1. Samantha Little, 2.48; 2. Elise Guillory, 2.57; 3. BrandiHollenbeck, 2.61; 4. Baili Collins, 3.09


13-15 Breakaway Saddle Average Winner -Sara Morgan

2nd Go1. Whitney Thurmond, 2.57; 2. Kelsey Graf, 2.65; 3. EliseGuillory, 2.67; 4. Mia Manzanares, 2.863rd Go1. MacKenzie Wickett, 2.33; 2. Sadie Stec, 2.4; 3. BailiCollins, 2.48; 4. Whitney Thurmond, 2.53Short Go1. Emily Engelmann, 2.69; 2. Taylor Lagasse, 2.86; 3. SaraMorgan, 2.89; 4. Samantha Chick, 3.25Average1. Sara Morgan, 12.25; 2. Emily Engelmann, 13.79; 3. EliseGuillory, 14.2; 4. Taylor Lagasse, 16.31

12 and Under Tie-Down1st Go1. Westyn Hughes, 12.20; 2. Trent Turner,13.18; 3. Clint Kelley, 13.93; 4. LandonKeohn, 17.642nd Go1. Westyn Hughes, 11.28; 2. Dakota Felton,11.49; 3. Ty Harris, 12.40; 4. Landon Keohn,14.113rd Go1. Westyn Hughes, 11.37; 2. Logan Cook,13.13; 3. Sawyer Spradling, 13.39; 4. TyHarris, 13.86Short Go1. Westyn Hughes, 14.53; 2. Brett Stuart,15.73; 3. Cooper Mathews, 16.98; 4. TrentTurner, 19.28Average1. Westyn Hughes, 49.38; 2. Ty Harris,66.68; 3. Trent Turner, 68.53; 4. CooperMathews, 72.49; 5. Walt Ashley, 85.31

13-15 Tie-Down1st Go1. Luke Madsen, 9.37; 2. Christopher Lee,9.53; 3. Steven Lee, 9.69; 4. CadeGoodman, 9.93; 5. Seth Cooke, 10.35; 6.Riley Williams, 10.582nd Go1. Mason Bowen, 8.93; 2. Dylan Cosper,10.4; 3. Layton Myers, 10.51; 4. Bailey

Thurston, 10.61; 5. Riley Meyer, 10.89; 6. John Douch, 10.923rd Go1. Mason Bowen, 8.75; 2. Keaton Denio, 8.88; 3. LukeMadsen, 9.97; 4. Steven Lee, 10.09; 5. Lane Livingston,10.34; 6. Jake Harris, 10.48Short Go1. Seth Cooke , 9.16; 2. Jake Harris, 9.25; 3. John Douch,9.35; 4. Forrest Fisher, 9.64; 5. Reid Zapalac, 9.83; 6.Dawson Parker, 10.33Average1. Luke Madsen, 41.74; 2. Seth Cooke, 42.71; 3. CadeGoodman, 43.15; 4. John Douch, 43.99; 5. Jake Harris,44.60; 6. Reid Zapalac, 45.68

19 and Under Breakaway Saddle AverageWinner - Taylor Jacob

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12 and Under Breakaway Saddle Average Winner -Ty Harris

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19 and Under Breakaway1st Go1. Samantha Little, 2.05; 2. Taylor Jacob, 2.34; 3. LindseyWalters, 2.48; 4. Micah Fox, 2.53; 5. Ellie Anderson,2.68; 6. Steely Ingham, 2.822nd Go1. Elise Guillory, 2.05; 2. Savannah Sparkman, 2.43; 3.Whitney DeSalvo, 2.47; 4. Chelsea Wells, 2.60; 5.Ashley Goforth, 2.63; 6. Lynette Byler, 2.633rd Go1. Chelsea Carson, 2.12; 2. Taylor Jacob, 2.15; 3. TierraGray, 2.35; 4. Marlie Mudd, 2.53; 5. Brooke Sully, 2.54;6. Ceri McCaffery, 2.58Short Go1. Paige Plush, 2.42; 2. Kallan Mudd, 2.85; 3. CassidyBoggs, 2.95; 4. Renee Hays, 2.97; 5. Ceri McCaffery,3.5; 6. Taylor Jacob, 3.64Average1. Taylor Jacob, 2.42; 2. Paige Plush, 2.85; 3. Ceri

McCaffery, 2.95; 4. Renee Hays, 2.97; 5. CassidyBoggs, 3.50; 6. Kallan Mudd, 3.64

19 Under Tie-Down1st Go1. Chase Williams, 8.57; 2. Jesse Clark, 9.07; 3. ReeseReimer, 9.08; 4. Tyler Prcin, 9.35; 5. Spur Valdez, 9.352nd Go1. Jesse Clark, 7.57; 2. Westyn Wyrick, 8.29; 3. PacoAkins, 8.41; 4. Clayton Shaw, 8.68; 5. Clint Summers,8.743rd Go1. Tyler Prcin, 8.36; 2. Blane Cox, 8.38; 3. JDMcCuistion, 8.46; 4. Landyn Duncan, 8.5; 5. AnthonyJordan, 8.59Average1. Reese Reimer, 8.36; 2. Chase Williams, 8.38; 3.Colby Walkoviak, 8.46; 4. Westyn Wyrick, 8.5; 5. SpurValdez, 8.59

12 and Under Tie Down Saddle Average Winner - Westyn Hughes

Elimination RoundsTop 16Jeremy Kempker, 0Clayton Shaw, 0Ryan Frey, 0Spur Valdez, 19.15Ryan Worley, 16.89Colton Tuberville, 15.2Silver Burney, 14.14Wes Wyrick, 13.33Chase Williams, 13.32Colby Walkoviak, 12.2Will Howell, 11.77Reese Reimer, 11.18Cody Huber, 11Brody Stallard, 10.16Anthony Jordan, 9.41Cameron Elston, 9.22Top 14Anthony Jordan, 0Cameron Elston, 13.31Ryan Worley, 13.07

Cody Huber, 12.72Spur Valdez, 12.07Silver Burney, 12Brody Stallard, 11.49Will Howell, 11.34Colton Tuberville, 10.31Wes Wyrick, 10.15Chase Williams, 9.5Reese Reimer, 9.5Colby Walkoviak, 9.16Top 12Ryan Worley, 0Spur Valdez, 0Colby Walkoviak, 28.46Brody Stallard, 27.69Chase Williams, 19.35Silver Burney, 14.58Wes Wyrick, 10.78Colton Tuberville, 10.61Cody Huber, 10.24Will Howell, 9.98Reese Reimer, 8.79

Top 10Cody Huber, 0Colton Tuberville, 19.01Reese Reimer, 18.77Silver Burney, 13.15Wes Wyrick, 12.5Brody Stallard, 11.21Chase Williams, 10.01Will Howell, 9.96Colby Walkoviak, 9.4Top 8Brody Stallard, 0Wes Wyrick, 18.67Will Howell, 13.63Colby Walkoviak, 10.4Silver Burney, 10.29Chase Williams, 9.9Reese Reimer, 9Top 6Will Howell, 21.05Colby Walkoviak, 9.01Silver Burney, 9.36

Chase Williams, 9.4Reese Reimer, 8.8Top 41st GoSilver Burney, 0Colby Walkoviak, 0Reese Reimer, 0Chase Williams, 02nd GoSilver Burney, 10.34Colby Walkoviak, 8.52Reese Reimer, 8Top 2Colby Walkoviak, 11.38Reese Reimer, 9.09Champions Top 41. Reese Reimer 2. Colby Walkoviak3. Silvery Burney4. Chase Williams

Awards12 and Under BreakawaySaddle - Average Winner - Ty HarrisRope Can - Youngest Entered - Riley WebbRope Can - Fastest Calf - Logan CookSaddle Pad - 1 Out of the Average - Hagen HouckPair Boots - Fastest Time (Short Go) - Logan CookPig Strings - Top 6 in the Average - T. Harris, L.Cook, R. Muggli, K. Stewart, B. Stuart, C. KelleyFast Back Ropes - Top 3 in Average - T. Harris, L. Cook, R. Muggli

13-15 BreakawaySaddle - Average Winner - Sara MorganSticker Rope Can - 1 Out of the Average - Ashlee WilsonLeather Rope Can - Fastest Calf Overall - MacKenzie WickettBoots - Fastest Time (Short Go) - Emily EngelmannSaddle Pad - 2 Out of the Average - Samantha Chick

12 and Under Tied-DownSaddle - Average Winner - Westyn HughesSticker Rope Can - Young Entered - Braden HarrisLeather Rope Can - Fasted Calf Overall - Westyn HughesBoots - Fastest Time (Short Go) - Westyn HughesSaddle Pad - 1 Out of the Average - Brett StuartPiggin String - Top 6 Average - W. Hughes, T. Harris,T. Turner, C. Mathew, W. Ashley, B. Stuart

13-15 Tie-Down Saddle - Average Winner - Luke MadsenRockin Rope Can - Fastest Calf - Mason BowenSmith Bros Rope Can - 1st Go Winner - Luke MadsenResistol Boots - 2nd Go Winner - Mason BowenSaddle Pad - 3rd Go Winner - Mason BowenSunglasses – Fastest Time (Short Go) - Seth CookePiggin Strings - Top 6 in Average - L. Madsen, S. Cooke, C. Goodman, J. Douch, J. Harris, R. Zapalac

19 and Under Breakaway Saddle - Average Winner - Taylor JacobWillard Rope - 1st GO Winner - Samantha LittleResistol Boots - 2nd Go Winner - Elise GuillorySmith Bros Rope Can - 3rd Go Winner - Chelsea GarsonLeather Rope Can - Fastest Calf - Elise Guillory,Samantha Little

19 and Under Tie-DownCactus Saddle - Average Winner - Reese ReimerMontana Silversmith Buckle - Average Winner - Reese ReimerReserve Champion - Resistol Boots - Colby WalkoviakRope Can - Fastest Calf (3 Head) - Jesse ClarkSunglasses - Fastest Calf (Match) - Reese ReimerSunglasses - Average Winner - Reese ReimerWillard Ropes - Top 16Fast Back Ropes - Top 16Wrangler Jeans - Top 8Lyle Strings - Top 4Cowboy Militia Gift Bags - Top 2 - Colby Walkoviak,Reese Reimer

EE1. Chance Jones College Station, TX $1,4862. Sy Felton Dublin, TX $1,1203. Don Mullins Arcadia, LA $9534. Terry Davidson Dublin, TX $8905. Tanner Patterson Breckenridge, TX $8356. Jacob Lewis Stephenville, TX $7057. Mickey Nelson Proctor, TX $6108. Wyatt Muggli Lane, OK $5999. Dakota McDonald Post, TX $59910. Greg Modesette McDade, TX $42511. Bud Clemons Kersey, CO $40512. Doug Hammer Dublin, TX $38713. Paul Luna Sulphur, OK $38714. Austin Elliott Arp, TX $38715. Rody Ballard Combine, TX $38716. Tanner Jerrett Stephenville, TX $33117. Royce Hodges Willis, TX $32918. Cleo Hearn Lancaster, TX $32919. Brooke Wilson Las Cruces, NM $32920. Brent Bennett Hartford, AL $32921. John Boedeker Enid, OK $27022. Darrell Stone Stephenville, TX $25023. Roy Richey Cross Plains, TX $25024. Kenneth Black Jacksonville, TX $21225. Michael Clarke Huntsville, TX $212

01. Seth Cooke Weatherford, TX $2,0422. Lee Reed Siloam Springs, AR $1,9793. Kyle Spacek Giddings, TX $1,0964. Jackie Moore Mt. Vernon, MO $1,0515. David Gaston Saint Jo, TX $8706. Don Sims Dublin, TX $7837. Ty Robinson Frost, TX $7808. Aubrey Waddle New Waverly, TX $5449. Sid Miller Stephenville, TX $52610. William Renfro Coahoma, TX $48111. Stacey Wilson Conroe, TX $43512. Steve Ferguson Ovalo, TX $349

13. Lane Livingston Seymour, TX $34414. Max Dever-Boaz Sentabia, MS $30815. Doug Hough Giddings, TX $29916. Andy Davis Mountain View, OK $29917. Rex Bland Hawley, TX $29918. Pryce Harris Canyon, TX $25419. Dylan Cosper Moody, TX $25420. Coly Hokett Odessa, TX $19421. Terry Hash Del Valle, TX $16322. Randy Stone Stephenville, TX $16323. Lee Gernentz Mission, TX $16324. Ken Hardin Canton, TX $16325. Cooper Robertson Perrin, TX $90

#11. Dave Brock Springtown, TX $1,8312. Cory Jordan Hawley, TX $1,6903. Kirk Kirkes Carlsbad, NM $1,5324. Tylo Kirkpatrick Crosbyton, TX $1,4455. Randy Hay Lindsay, OK $9966. Ross Kirkes Carlsbad, NM $8197. Jackie Moore Mt. Vernon, MO $6478. Rusty Spacek Ledbetter, TX $5529. Marlon Bell Fort Worth, TX $55210. Clayton Collmorgen Lufkin, TX $53411. Ryan Harper Bluff Dale, TX $45712. Ross Tucker Archer City, TX $45713. Danny Stephens Bay City, TX $37614. Keid Williams Lorenzo, TX $36215. Rick Kyle Fredricksburg, TX $36216. Riley Smith O’Donnell, TX $36217. Tim George Belen, NM $34018. Lee Reed Siloam Springs, AR $28019. Randy Cross Decatur, TX $26720. Billy Morrow Hamlin, TX $26721. Dylan Cosper Moody, TX $17222. Rex Johnson Mansfield, TX $17223. Glenn Stuckey Kiowa, CO $14024. Doug Johnson Peyton, CO $14025. Chase Graf Vernon, TX $95

#21. Shorty Gorham Cotulla, TX $1,2542. Blane Cox Cameron, TX $1,1263. Jamie McDougal Weatherford, TX $6984. Jacob Smith Abilene, TX $6415. Rod Hardesty Hempstead, TX $3996. Jared Lovett Giddings, TX $3997. Kyle Hay Lindsay, OK $3998. Chad Boggs Cyril, OK $3009. Sterling Smith Stephenville, TX $29910. Juan Flores Iraan, TX $29911. Lee Reed Siloam Springs, AR $28012. Scott Hodges Iowa Park, TX $21413. Todd Danley Graham, TX $20014. Rick McLemore Gracemont, OK $20015. Lance Akins Ponder, TX $20016. Dalton Dewinne Helotes, TX $20017. Doug Johnson Peyton, CO $14018. Dustan Dewinne Helotes, TX $14019. Glenn Stuckey Kiowa, CO $14020. Jim McKinney Warren, AR $10021. Seth Mahaffey Sweetwater, TX $10022. Jesse Clifton Springtown, TX $100

Breakaway – B1. Hagen Houck Byers, TX $8762. Kassidy Jones College Station, TX $7443. Jill Collett Anson, TX $4764. Ty Heflin Harris San Angelo, TX $4215. Fallon Riley Hobbs, NM $3886. Allison Danley Graham, TX $3787. Jesse Marshall Kersey, CO $2858. Paden Bray Granbury, TX $2799. Allan Johnson Calhan, CO $25510. Bonny Blasingame Calhan, CO $21011. Austin Atkinson Anderson, TX $12912. Martha Beaver Abilene, TX $12913. Ky Bray Stephenville, TX $8614. Tanner Green Cotulla, TX $64

The top 10 high money winners in each division, of each quarter, will qualify for the USCRA World ChampionshipFinals this season that will be hosted during the USCRA National Finals in Stephenville, Texas. Each quarter a roper’s

money will start over for a chance of ten new high money earners for a total of 40 ropers to make up the WorldChampionship Finals. A roper will only be able to win 2 positions for the World Championship Finals. After that it will

drop down to the next place to fill a tenth position.


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Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the pastmonth. This report reflects the ropers who have

won a Showdown position from June 20 throughJuly 20, 2010. For a complete listing of all

Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

#00Blake Bryant Hatchechubbee, ALSeth Cooke Weatherford, TXMax Dever-Boaz Sentabia, MSCooper Ratliff Fort Worth, TXLee Reed Siloam Springs, ARKyle Spacek Giddings, TXBill Stewart Dozier, ALJimmie Wright Spencer, OK#1Trent Bilberry Elida, NMDave Brock Springtown, TXGary Dean Hammon, OKCasey Furgeson Idalou, TX

Tim George Belen, NMJohn Guest Brownwood, TXKenny Harris Seale, ALKirk Kirkes Carlsbad, NMJ.G. Marshall Elizabeth, COLee Reed Siloam Springs, ARScooter Scarbrough Florence, MS#2Dustan Dewinne Helotes, TXShorty Gorham Cotulla, TXJim McKinney Warren, ARLee Reed Siloam Springs, ARScooter Scarbrough Florence, MSJacob Smith Abilene, TX

BA-BBonny Blasingame Calhan, COBobbi Lynn Bond Florence, MSJill Collett Anson, TXAllan Johnson Calhan, COJesse Marshall Kersey, COKali Parker St. Francisville, LADave Veatch Florence, COEEBud Clemons Kersey, COJerry Koile Tucumcari, NMDon Mullins Arcadia, LARoy Richey Cross Plains, TXBubba Thompson Geneva, ALBrooke Wilson Las Cruces, NM

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Supplier of all sizes of syn grass. All sizes of poly ropes(3 & 4 strand), strings and skid boots.

A complete tack store for all phases of the sport.

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1.800.443.8919307.672.2702 or 672.2755 Fax: 307.672.5235

Tiedown &Breakaway-BMembership - $100For EE, 00, #1, #2, #3 and Bkwy-B Ropers

A USCRA membershipallows ropers to compete at allregular USCRA ropings andqualifies roper to compete atthe year-end Showdown Finalsand World ChampionshipFinals. A roper that wins theaverage at any USCRA ropingearns a showdown position torope at the 2010 ShowdownFinals. The Showdown Finalswill host ropings in all 6divisions. Added money willbe collected from entry fees at

all USCRA ropings for theFinals. All roping divisions willalso have a WorldChampionship Finals.Qualifiers for the World Finalswill consist of the top 10money earners of each quarter.There will be 4 quarters forthe 2010 season. Endingmonths for these quarters willbe December, March, June andSeptember. Each quarter aroper’s money will start overfor a chance of ten new highmoney earners for a total of 40ropers to make up the WorldChampionship Finals. A roperwill only be able to win 2positions for the WorldChampionship Finals after thatit will drop down to the nextplace to fill a tenth position.

Added money will be collectedfrom entry fees at all USCRAropings for the Finals.

FamilyMembershipsFamily members are eligible

for a discount. The first familymembership is full price withadditional family memberreceiving a 50% discount.Family members are defined asspouse and/or child 19 yearsand under or siblings that areboth 19 years of age and underliving at home. A current tie-down member who alsocompetes in breakaway doesnot have to purchase anadditional membership.

2010 Membership Types

� **2 Finals for the Price of 1** As of August 1, if youpurchase your membership card for the 2011 seasonyou are eligible to rope in the 2010 Finals as well asthe 2011 Finals.

� The dates for the USCRA Finals are September 16-19,2010 in Stephenville, TX. Remember you have topre-enter for the Finals. Please check the ad for datesof pre-entry.

� Lone Star Arena is taking reservations for stalls and RV hookups online only. Go towww.LoneStarArena.com to make your reservations.Stalls will be $25 per night, plus $7 bag of shavings.RV’s will be $25 per night.

� 00 roper Lee Reed, from Siloam Springs,Arkansas was the STRAD Bonus winner inPueblo, July 10-11.

� The enter twice system will only pertain to1-head ropings for the remainder of the year.Any roping with more than one round willbe enter once only.

Did You Know?

12 • AUGUST 2010


USCRA NATIONAL SPONSORS

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1301 Weatherford Hwy.Granbury, TX 76048

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Rattler RopesThe Official Rope of the USCRA1301 Weatherford Hwy., Granbury, TX 76048

800.654.7864; www.rattlerrope.com

Stephenville, Texas Chamber of Commerce

The Home of the USCRA FinalsP.O. Box 306,

Stephenville, TX 76401800.658.6490

www.stephenvilletexas.org

Martin SaddleryThe Official Saddle of the USCRA

1301 Weatherford Hwy.Granbury, TX 76048

800.654.7864; www.martinsaddlery.com

M.A.C. Precision Calf FeedsThe Official Feed of the USCRA“For Maximum Performance”

Made by: Mannsville Ag Center580-371-9588;

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14 • AUGUST 2010

August7-8, 2010 Pueblo, CO14-15, 2010 Kiowa, CO21-22, 2010 Forest, MS21-22, 2010 Lubbock, TX28-29, 2010 Graham, TX

September4-5, 2010 Vernon, TX4-6, 2010 Giddings, TX16-19, 2010 USCRA Finals Stephenville, TX

These are the upcoming roping events on thecurrent schedule. More events could be added.

For schedule updates or changes, go to theschedule link on www.uscra.com before you haul.

2010 USCRA Schedules

August 7-8, 2010PUEBLO, COLOrADOCactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, August 71 p.m. EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $1251 p.m. Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100

00 Roping 3/short for $160#1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

Sunday, August 8**Finals for those who have qualified**10 a.m. EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $12510 a.m. Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100

00 Roping 3/short for $160#1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756GPS Directions: 18550 Midway Ranch RoadPueblo, CO 81008Driving Directions: On I-25, 19 miles north ofPueblo (exit 119 – Midway). Take west frontage roadnorth to arena on west side halfway betweenColorado Springs and Pueblo on I-25. For stalls andhookups call 719-382-5601. Plenty of hookups or renta room in the bunkhouse for $35 per night.EE and Open handicap: The EE and Openhandicap will run together alternating rounds.Strad Energy Series: There will be over 22 ropingsplus a finals held in Colorado. Added money andprizes will be awarded at the finals. You must attend(11) of the ropings to be eligible for the finals. This is a STRAD Finals, but there will be no $1000bonus. The $1000 will be added money to the finals.Non-USCrA: The Open handicap roping does notrequire a USCRA membership.

August 14-15, 2010 kiOWA, COLOrADOSundown Arena

Saturday, August 14 1 p.m. EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125

Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $10000 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

Sunday, August 1510 a.m. EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125

Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $10000 Roping 3/short for $160#1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756GPS Directions: 33555 CR 37 Kiowa, CO 80117Driving Directions: Approx. 2 miles west of Kiowaor 7 miles east of Elizabeth on hwy 86, then north ½mile on CR 37. *Non-USCrA: The Open handicap roping does notrequire a USCRA membership.

August 21-22, 2010CANTON, miSSiSSiPPiCanton Multi-Purpose and Equine Center

Saturday, August 2110 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $12510:30 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $125

EE Roping *(2X) 1 for $25Open Handicap (non-USCRA) 3 for $125Bkwy-B Roping 4 for $100Open Bkwy (non-USCRA) *(2X)

Open to anyone 1 for $3000 Roping 3 for $12500 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#1 Roping 3 for $125#1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#2 Roping 3 for $125#2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40

Sunday, August 2210 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $125

EE Roping 3 for $125EE Roping *(2X) 1 for $25Open Handicap (non-USCRA) 3 for $125Bkwy-B Roping 4 for $100Open Bkwy (non-USCRA) *(2X)

Open to anyone 1 for $3000 Roping 3 for $12500 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#1 Roping 3 for $125#1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#2 Roping 3 for $125#2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping.)Produced By David reeves: 601-941-3828Driving Directions: From Jackson MS, on I-55 travelnorth for 20 miles to exit 118 and then take exit 118B– Nissan Parkway West, first right go 100 yards,arena is on the right. Plenty of stalls and hookups.For reservations call 601-859-4830.(2X): May enter two times. Prizes: Saturday- At the completion of EE roping, allropers that did not place will run 1 Bonus calf with thefastest time winning $150 prize money, no Entry fee.Saturday continued- Roper’s Plus Roping Format-Top 3 Ropers in Each Division EE, 00, #1, and #2 willrun 1 calf each for $400 prize money. Ropers willrope against the fastest time of their division that day.All 12 ropers will rope together, will pay 2 places. NoEntry Fee, No Stock Charge. $5 added to entry feesfor prizes.

August 21-22 2010LUBBOCk, TEXASTexas Tech Equestrian Center (Indoor Arena)

Saturday, August 219 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165

Bkwy B Roping 3 for $15511 a.m. 00 Roping 3 for $1651 p.m. #1 Roping 3 for $165

#2 Roping 3 for $165#3 Roping 3 for $165

Sunday, August 229 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165

Bkwy B Roping 3 for $15511 a.m. 00 Roping 3 for $1651 p.m. #1 Roping 3 for $165

#2 Roping 3 for $165#3 Roping 3 for $165

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping.)

Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820GPS Directions: 5712 CR 1500 Lubbock, TX 79407Driving Directions: Take Brownfield highwayheading southwest out of Lubbock. Turn right onUpland Road to the next intersection, turn left on 50thStreet. Entrance is on CR 1500. Plenty of stalls and 6hook-ups.*Trailer Series. Visit www.wncalfroping.com for more info.

August 28-29, 2010GrAhAm, TEXASYoung County Indoor Arena

Saturday, August 289:30a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165

Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $15511 a.m. 00 Roping 3 for $165

#1 Roping 3 for $165#2 Roping 3 for $165#3 Roping 3 for $165

Sunday, August 299:30a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165

Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $15511 a.m. 00 Roping 3 for $165

#1 Roping 3 for $165#2 Roping 3 for $165#3 Roping 3 for $165

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820GPS Directions: 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450Driving Directions: Take Hwy 380E (Jackson Hwy)northeast out of Graham. Turn left (northwest) onBarclay Blvd. Arena is at the end of the street. Stallsand RV hookups available. For more information onarena, visit website at www.youngcountyarena.com.*Non-USCrA: The Bkwy-A ropings do not require aUSCRA membership.

September 4-5, 2010VErNON, TEXASWilbarger County Events Center (covered arena)

Saturday, September 49 a.m. Bkwy Roping 4/short for $280

EE Roping 4/short for $28000 Roping 4/short for $280

Sunday, September 59 a.m. #1 Roping 4/short for $280

#2 Roping 4/short for $280#3 Roping 4/short for $280

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820GPS Directions: 301 Wilbarger Road Vernon, TX 76384Driving Directions: Take business 287 and it willlead straight to the arena. Plenty of stalls. RV Parknear facility.Saddle Series: At the end of the series, a saddle willbe awarded to the high money winners of the EE, 00,1, and 2. A Buckle will be awarded to the high moneywinner of the Breakaway-B. Visitwww.wncalfroping.com for more information.*Non-USCrA: The Breakaway-A ropings do notrequire a USCRA membership.

2010 Season USCRA Ropings

2010 USCRA NATIONALCALF ROPING FINALSSchedule of Events

Semi-Finals Qualifying RopingShowdown FinalsWorld Championship Finals

Thursday, September 169 a.m. Arena 1 00 Semi-Finals and 00 World Finals

(rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings will be runtogether. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followedby round 1 of the World Finals, round 2 &short go of the Semi’s then round 2 of World Finals.

9:30 a.m. Arena 2 EE Semi-Finals and EE WorldFinals (rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings willbe run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finalsfollowed by round 1 of the World Finals,round 2 & short go of the Semi’s then round 2of World Finals.

6 PM Hard 8 Pit BBQ Appreciation Party – opento all ropers and their family & friends. Free beer & margaritas.

Friday, September 17, 20109 a.m. Arena 1 EE Showdown Finals (1st round) &

EE World Finals (3rd round)Followed byEE Showdown Finals (2nd round)

12 PM Arena 2 00 Showdown Finals (1st round) & 00 World Finals (3rd round) Followed by00 Showdown Finals (2nd round)

3 PM Arena 1 EE Showdown Finals (3rd round &short go) Followed by 00 Showdown Finals(3rd round & short go)

Saturday, September 18, 20109 a.m. Arena 1 #1 Semi-Finals and #1 World Finals

(rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings will be runtogether. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followedby round 1 of the World Finals, round 2 & shortgo of the Semi’s then round 2 of World Finals

9:30 a.m. Arena 2 #2 Semi-Finals and #2 World Finals(rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings will be runtogether. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followedby round 1 of the World Finals, round 2 & shortgo of the Semi’s then round 2 of World Finals

1 p.m. Arena 2 Rattler Kids Dummy RopingBreakaway-B Semi-Finals and Breakaway-BWorld Finals (rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropingswill be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by round 1 of the World Finals,round 2 & short go of the Semi’s then round 2of World Finals

Sunday, September 19, 20108 a.m. Arena 1 Church Service9 a.m. Arena 1 #1 Showdown Finals (1st round) &

#1 World Finals (3rd round) Followed by#1 Showdown Finals (2nd round)

11 a.m. Arena 1 #2 Showdown Finals (1st round) & #2 World Finals (3rd round) followed by#2 Showdown Finals (2nd round)

1 PM Arena 1 #1 Showdown Finals (3rd round &short go) Followed by #2 Showdown Finals(3rd round & short go) Followed by Breakaway-B Showdown Finals All Rounds andBreakaway-B World Finals (3rd round) Arena 1 Main arena with concession stand andskyboxes.Arena 2 The secondary arena. Located behindthe skyboxes.

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Wharton County FairgroundsWharton, TexasAugust 21, 2010

Steer Wrestling ............2 for $125PeeWees (13 & under)

Breakaway ..................2 for $50Tie Down .....................2 for $50

Juniors (14-18)Breakaway ..................2 for $60Tie Down.....................2 for $60

Kids Dummy Roping ...............$106 & Under7-10

Open Tie Down............2 for $250Top 10 to Short Go

00 Tie Down ....................2 for $100#1 Tie Down ....................2 for $100#2 Tie Down ....................2 for $100Saddle Shoot Out (00 vs. #1 vs. #2)

9:00 a.m. SHARP$5 Gate Donation

Roping panel will classify and reclassify ropers

Wild West Buckles:• PeeWee All Around• Junior All Around• Steer Wrestling Avg• 00 Avg• #1 Avg• #2 Avg• 6 & Under Dummy Roping• 7-10 Dummy Roping

Calves By: Solomon Cattle CompanyFMI: The Haynes 888-300-5551(evenings)Mrs. Shirley Greely 254/739-3753 (HM)

Saddle Awards:• Steve McLaughlin Saddleto Open Average Winner

• Tod Slone Saddle Shoot-Out (OO vs. #1 vs. #2)(5) Qualifiers from each class - No Duplicates

Top 3 in Average and Go Rounds Winners

Proceeds benefit the Calvin Greely, Jr.Memorial Scholarship Fund

Youth age as of January 1, 2010

No minimum entry for awards

Go towww.uscra.comfor complete roping schedules, results, and current standings.

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 15CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

16 • AUGUST 2010 CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Call-In Entries

979/542-1239 OR 979/542-2538Thursday, Sept. 9 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 10 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

You must call in and receive a confirmation number. Please do not leave a message on

voice mail–you must receive a confirmation number to be entered!

Fees, Formats & PrizesSemi-Finals: Open to all 2010 members who have competed at one or more USCRA ropings in 2010 season • $210 fee • Two full go-rounds with short-go • Custom buckles to Average winners with additional prizes to placings Showdown Finals: Winners of Showdown positions are eligible to compete • $160 fee • Two full go-rounds • Progressive third round and short-go • Added money to jackpot • Custom buckles and Martin saddles awarded to Average winners of EE, 00, #1, #2 and Breakaway B ropings • Additional prizes to placings World Championship Finals: The top money earners from each quarter will receive a pre-determined prize that will be awarded at the Finals. The World Championship Finals will consist of the top 10 money earners from each quarter for a total of 40 ropers per division • $150 fee • Three full go-rounds • Added money to jackpot • Custom buckles to Average winners of the EE, 00, #1, #2 and Breakaway-B ropings

Dress Code

Due to photographic and sponsorship endorsements, Western attire is required of all

participants in Finals events. Long-sleeved shirts, boots and hat are required in the arena.

Girls do not have to wear a hat.

Produced By USCRA 979/542-1239 • www.uscra.com

Stalls & RV

The Lone Star Arena handles all stall and hook-up reservations. Reservations will

be taken online only. Go to www.lonestararena.com to make your reservations.

Stalls will be $25/night, plus $7/bag of shavings.

No unstalled horses will be allowed to spend the night at the Lone Star Arena.

At the conclusion of the event or after 11:30 p.m. each day, horses will be

stalled at owner’s expense. Check-in time is 1 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.

RV Hook-up Rental: $25/night.

Rattler Kids Dummy Roping

Saturday, September 18 at 12:00 a.m. Age divisions: 5 & Under, 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old.

Age is as of day of roping. No entry fees.

All contestants receive USCRA and Equibrand products.

Stephenville, Texas

September 16-19, 2010

Entries

The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping, Showdown Finals and World Championship Finals are all pre-entry events.The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2010 National Finals. Those members who have qualified for theSemi-Finals, Showdown Finals and the first 3 quarters of the World Finals will be able to mail in their entriesstarting in July. As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they may upuntil August 20, 2010. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exemptentries will be taken as call-in entries on September 9-10, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. without penalty. If aroper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, he may also call in and enter on September 9-10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will ropeAFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.


Thursday, September 169:00 a.m. Arena 100 Semi-Finals and 00 World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be runtogether. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals, Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of World Finals. 9:30 a.m. Arena 2EE Semi-Finals and EE World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals,Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of World Finals. 6:00 p.m. Hard 8 Pit BBQAppreciation Party - Open to all ropers and their family & friends. Free beer and margaritas.

Friday, September 179:00 a.m. Arena 1EE Showdown Finals (1st Round) and EE World Finals (3rd Round)Followed by Arena 2EE Showdown Finals (2nd Round)12 p.m. Arena 100 Showdown Finals (1st Round) and 00 World Finals (3rd Round)Followed by Arena 200 Showdown Finals (2nd Round)3:00 p.m. Arena 1EE Showdown Finals (3rd Round and Short-Go)Followed by Arena 100 Showdown Finals (3rd Round and Short-Go)

Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville

Saturday, September 189:00 a.m. Arena 1#1 Semi-Finals and #1 World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals,Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of World Finals.9:30 a.m. Arena 2#2 Semi-Finals and #2 World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals,Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of World Finals. 12:00 p.m. Arena 2Rattler Kids Dummy Roping1:00 p.m. Arena 2Breakaway-B Semi-Finals & Breakaway-B World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed byRound 1 of the World Finals, Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of the World Finals.

Sunday, September 198:00 a.m. Arena 1Church Service9:00 a.m. Arena 1#1 Showdown Finals (1st Round) and #1 World Finals (3rd Round)Followed by Arena 2#1 Showdown Finals (2nd Round)11:00 a.m. Arena 1#2 Showdown Finals (1st Round) and #2 World Finals (3rd Round)Followed by Arena 2#2 Showdown Finals (2nd Round)1:00 p.m. Arena 1#1 Showdown Finals (3rd Round and Short-Go)Followed by Arena 1#2 Showdown Finals (3rd Round and Short-Go)Followed by Arena 1Breakaway B Showdown Finals (All Rounds) &Breakaway B World Finals (3rd Round)

Lonestar Arena

Semi-Finals Qualifying RopingShowdown FinalsWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

2010 USCRA NATIONAL CALF ROPING FINALS SCHEDULE

Arena 1 – Main arena with concession stand and skyboxes.Arena 2 – Second arena, located behind the skyboxes.

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RM • Payments must be made with Money Order, Cashiers Check, Personal Check or Credit Card.• VISA or MASTERCARD ONLY! All Credit Cards will have a 5% processing fee.• All entries must be postmarked by August 20, 2010 to avoid late fees. Entries postmarked after August 20 must include a $10 late fee.• Call-in entries will be considered late. Call-in entries will be taken September 9-10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a $10 late fee. • Exempt entries (any position earned after Aug. 20) will be taken with call-in entries on September 9-10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

and will NOT be charged a late fee. • Pre entries and exempt entries (any positions earned after Aug. 20) will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES!• On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.• A roper may draw out and receive a full refund up to ONE hour before the roping starts. To draw out call 254-965-7989• A roper must have earned a Showdown or World Finals position to be eligible to enter the Showdown or World Finals.

HPLEASE PRINT CLEARLYH

NAME___________________________________________________________________ ID# ______________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY____________________________________________________________STATE/ZIP __________________________

PHONE NUMBER____________________________________CELL PHONE NUMBER_____________________________________

Please fill out the information below for credit cardpayments - VISA or M/C account number

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MUST HAVE A CURRENT USCRACARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS

Breakaway - B

Semi-Finals $210 _______

Showdown-Finals $160 _______

World-Finals $150 _______

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Late Fee ( $10) $___________

TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $___________

#2 Roping




DISCLAIMER: The USCRA reserves the right to re-classify or change classification numbers at any given time. I will not holdUSCRA and all those associated with the arena performed in liable for injuries. I understand I am roping at my own risk.Photographs taken at USCRA events may be used for advertising and promotional purposes.

Please sign here: __________________________________________________________________________

ENTRY OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: ______________ Date Entered: ______________

PAID BY: Check # __________ Cashier’s Ck or M/O __________ Credit Card __________

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Make entry feespayable and mail to:USCRAP.O. Box 690Giddings, TX 78942


Directions: From the intersection of F.M. 2449 and Hwy. 156 go west approximately 1 mile, turn left on Wakefield Road. Moore Arena is 2 miles on the left.

Cattle will be chute run – ALL ROPINGS 2-HEAD WITH A SHORT-GOCash only – NO CHECKS

Books close 30 minutes before start time – Proof of classification required or will be reclassified.

IF RAINED OUT WILL RESCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2010.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE PONDER FFA BOOSTER CLUBConcessions provided by the Ponder FFA Chapter

For more information call Gordon Hamm 940.230.0805 • Gary Morris 940.465.0052Bart Stover 940.479.8347 • Brent Lankford 940.479.8356

11th Annual

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SEPTEMBER 11-12, 2010

70+ (age day of roping) TIEDOWNStart Time: 9 a.m.Entry Fee: $165$500 added moneyHy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

65+ (age day of roping) TIEDOWNStart Time: Immediately following 70+ Entry Fee: $165$500 added moneyHy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

#00 ROPINGStart Time: 12 noonEntry Fee: $165$500 added moneyHy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

#1 ROPINGStart Time: 3 p.m.Entry Fee: $165$500 added moneyHy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

#2 ROPINGStart Time: 6 p.m.Entry Fee: $165$500 added moneyHy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

GIRLS BREAKAWAY ROPINGStart Time: 9 a.m.Entry Fee: $135$500 added moneyHy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

#3 ROPINGStart Time: 11 a.m.Entry Fee: $165$500 added moneyHy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

OPEN ROPINGStart Time: 2 p.m.Entry Fee: $165$1,000 added moneyHy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

20 • AUGUST 2010

July 4 thtephenville, Texas came to life over the July 4thweekend when the USCRA hit the LoneStar Arenawith the Firecracker 5-header. A total of 269 ropers

competed over the weekend for a whole lot of cash andprizes. There were 64 ropers competing for a total of$13,798 in cash in the EE division, while 60 competitorsroped off for a $12,945 payout in cash. The #1 divisionhad 63 ropers competing for $13,607 in cash while 33,#2 ropers went head to head for $7,128 in cash payout.The Breakaway roping had 32 entries on Saturday whoroped for $3,232 in cash and 17 ropers on Sunday whodueled it out for $1,717 in prize money. All in all, therewas a total of $52,427 paid out throughout theweekend, in addition to four Tod Slone saddles thatwere awarded to the Average winners of the EE, 00, #1, and #2 calf roping divisions.

The success of the Firecracker 5-header has no doubt

sparked a lot of excitement in the sport of calf roping.The USCRA used the event to kick off a new idea forthe sport. Bigger events stretched all across the countrythat include more money and lots of prizes. Ropers cankeep an eye out for these larger format events headingtheir way soon. The 2011 season already has 12 eventsscheduled for ropers to enjoy!

EE Roping 64 Entries1st Go 1. Tanner Patterson, Breckenridge, TX, 10.91,$445; 2. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 11.8, $387; 3.Brooke Wilson, Las Cruces, NM, 12.23, $329; 4. JohnBoedeker, Enid, OK, 12.61, $270; 5. Michael Clarke,Huntsville, TX, 12.91, $212; 6. Dakota Mcdonald, Post,TX, 12.98, $154; 7. Rex Sandifer, Elgin, TX, 13.13,$96; 8. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 14.12, $382nd Go 1. Terry Davidson, Dublin, TX, 11.74, $445; 2.Paul Luna, Sulphur, OK, 12.19, $387; 3. BrentBennett, Hartford, AL, 12.22, $329; 4. TannerPatterson, Breckenridge, TX, 12.44, $270; 5. WyattMuggli, Lane, OK, 12.47, $212; 6. Kelby Wilson, Crane,MO, 12.67, $154; 7. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX,12.7, $96; 8. Darrell Stone, Stephenville, TX, 12.8, $383rd Go 1. Chance Jones, College Station, TX, 10.93,$445; 2. Doug Hammer, Dublin, TX, 11.57, $387; 3.Royce Hodges, Willis, TX, 11.89, $329; 4. Max Dever-boaz, Sentabia, MS, 12.04, $270; 5. Darrell Stone,Stephenville, TX, 12.41, $212; 6. Roy Richey, CrossPlains, TX, 12.78, $154; 7. Greg Modesette, Mc Dade,TX, 12.85, $96; 8. Calvin Steen, Hawley, TX, 13.21, $384th Go 1. Terry Davidson, Dublin, TX, 12.09, $445; 2.Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 12.25, $387; 3. Cleo Hearn,

Lancaster, TX, 12.42, $329; 4. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX,12.44, $270; 5. Chance Jones, College Station, TX,12.57, $212; 6. Rick Davis, Pollok, TX, 12.67, $154; 7.Bubba Thompson, Geneva, AL, 12.68, $96; 8. TannerPatterson, Breckenridge, TX, 12.86, $385th Go 1. Dakota Mcdonald, Post, TX, 9.98, $445; 2.Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 10.8, $387; 3. Greg Modesette,McDade, TX, 12.24, $329; 4. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX,12.26, $270; 5. Kenneth Black, Jacksonville, TX, 12.48,$212; 6. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 13.08, $154; 7.Roy Richey, Cross Plains, TX, 13.24, $96; 8. MaxDever-boaz, Sentabia, MS, 13.44, $38Average 1. Don Mullins, Arcadia, LA, 71.65/5hd.,$953; 2. Chance Jones, College Station, TX,76.40/5hd., $829; 3. Jacob Lewis, Stephenville, TX,86.56/5hd., $705; 4. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX,88.51/5hd., $580; 5. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX,88.60/5hd., $456; 6. Tanner Jerrett, Stephenville, TX,88.73/5hd., $331; 7. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX,99.46/5hd., $207; 8. Tanner Patterson, Breckenridge,TX, 52.37/4hd., $82

00 Roping 60 Entries1st Go 1. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 10.88, $526;

2. Lee Reed, Siloam Springs, AR, 11, $435; 3. LaneLivingston, Seymour, TX, 11.11, $344; 4. Andy Davis,Mountain View, OK, 11.21, $254; 5. Kyle Spacek,Giddings, TX, 11.31, $163; 6. Seth Cooke, Weatherford,TX, 11.47, $902nd Go 1. David Gaston, Saint Jo, TX, 10.37, $526;2. Tylo Kirkpatrick, Crosbyton, TX, 10.61, $435; 3.Doug Hough, Giddings, TX, 10.73, $299; 4. RexBland, Hawley, TX, 10.73, $299; 5. Lee Gernentz,Mission, TX, 11.23, $163; 6. Cooper Robertson,Perrin, TX, 11.36, $903rd Go 1. Sid Miller, Stephenville, TX, 10.37, $526; 2.Stacey Wilson, Conroe, TX, 10.38, $435; 3. DavidGaston, Saint Jo, TX, 10.65, $344; 4. Pryce Harris,Canyon, TX, 10.78, $254; 5. Ken Hardin, Canton, TX,10.98, $163; 6. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 11.34, $45; 7.Andy Davis, Mountain View, OK, 11.34, $454th Go 1. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 10.03, $481; 2.William Renfro, Coahoma, TX, 10.03, $481; 3. Lee Reed,Siloam Springs, AR, 10.26, $344; 4. Ty Robinson, Frost,TX, 10.43, $254; 5. Terry Hash, Del Valle, TX, 10.49,$163; 6. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 10.8, $905th Go 1. Ty Robinson, Frost, TX, 9.67, $526; 2. JackieMoore, Mt Vernon, MO, 9.91, $435; 3. Seth Cooke,

00 Saddle Winner, Seth Cookefrom Weatherford, TX

EE Saddle Winner, Don Mullinsfrom Arcadia, LA

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Weatherford, TX, 10.24, $344; 4. Dylan Cosper, Moody,TX, 10.45, $254; 5. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX,10.46, $163; 6. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 10.66, $90Average 1. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 59.47/5hd.,$1,127; 2. Kyle Spacek, Giddings, TX, 62.16/5hd.,$933; 3. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 62.60/5hd., $738; 4.Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly, TX, 66.07/5hd., $544; 5.Steve Ferguson, Ovalo, TX, 67.62/5hd., $349; 6. ColyHokett, Odessa, TX, 69.37/5hd., $194

1 Roping 63 Entries1st Go 1. Marlon Bell, Fort Worth, TX, 9.77, $552; 2.Ross Tucker, Archer City, TX, 10.54, $457; 3. CoryJordan, Hawley, TX, 10.72, $362; 4. Tylo Kirkpatrick,Crosbyton, TX, 10.84, $267; 5. Danny Stephens, BayCity, TX, 11, $172; 6. Dennis Mckinley, San Angelo, TX,11.15, $952nd Go 1. Kirk Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 9.93, $552; 2.Ross Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 10.26, $457; 3. Rick Kyle,Fredricksburg, TX, 10.44, $362; 4. Clayton Collmorgen,Lufkin, TX, 10.59, $267; 5. Dylan Cosper, Moody, TX,10.67, $172; 6. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 10.8, $953rd Go 1. Rusty Spacek, Ledbetter, TX, 9.89, $552; 2.Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 10.21, $457; 3. KeidWilliams, Lorenzo, TX, 10.4, $362; 4. ClaytonCollmorgen, Lufkin, TX, 10.41, $267; 5. Randy Hay,Lindsay, OK, 10.57, $172; 6. Dave Brock, Springtown,TX, 10.67, $954th Go 1. Dave Brock, Springtown, TX, 9.34, $552; 2.Ryan Harper, Bluff Dale, TX, 9.61, $457; 3. Ross Kirkes,Carlsbad, NM, 9.86, $362; 4. Billy Morrow, Hamlin, TX,10.12, $267; 5. Tylo Kirkpatrick, Crosbyton, TX, 10.14,$172; 6. Chase Graf, Vernon, TX, 10.16, $955th Go 1. Cory Jordan, Hawley, TX, 8.74, $552; 2.Randy Hay, Lindsay, OK, 9.44, $457; 3. Riley Smith,O’Donnell, TX, 9.51, $362; 4. Randy Cross, Decatur, TX,9.81, $267; 5. Rex Johnson, Mansfield, TX, 9.83, $172;6. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 9.91, $95Average 1. Dave Brock, Springtown, TX, 55.23/5hd.,$1,184; 2. Kirk Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 58.00/5hd., $980;3. Cory Jordan, Hawley, TX, 59.61/5hd., $776; 4. TyloKirkpatrick, Crosbyton, TX, 60.49/5hd., $571; 5. RandyHay, Lindsay, OK, 60.85/5hd., $367; 6. Danny Stephens,Bay City, TX, 63.18/5hd., $204

2 Roping 33 Entries1st Go 1. Shorty Gorham, Cotulla, TX, 9.92, $399; 2.Rod Hardesty, Hempstead, TX, 10.12, $299; 3. DaltonDewinne, Helotes, TX, 10.52, $200; 4. Seth Mahaffey,Sweetwater, TX, 10.64, $1002nd Go 1. Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 9.04, $399; 2.Jamie Mcdougal, Weatherford, TX, 9.09, $299; 3. ToddDanley, Graham, TX, 9.52, $200; 4. Chad Boggs, Cyril,OK, 9.7, $1003rd Go 1. Jared Lovett, Giddings, TX, 9.17, $399; 2.Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 9.85, $299; 3. RickMclemore, Gracemont, OK, 9.91, $200; 4. Jesse Clifton,Springtown, TX, 10.48, $1004th Go 1. Kyle Hay, Lindsay, OK, 8.14, $399; 2.Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 8.67, $299; 3. Lance Akins,Ponder, TX, 8.87, $200; 4. Jim Mckinney, Warren, AR,8.96, $1005th Go 1. Jamie Mcdougal, Weatherford, TX, 8.79,$399; 2. Juan Flores, Iraan, TX, 8.99, $299; 3. ChadBoggs, Cyril, OK, 9.17, $200; 4. Rod Hardesty,Hempstead, TX, 9.85, $100

Average 1. Shorty Gorham, Cotulla, TX, 55.55/5hd.,$855; 2. Jacob Smith, Abilene, TX, 57.11/5hd., $641; 3.Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 57.19/5hd., $428; 4. ScottHodges, Iowa Park, TX, 57.77/5hd., $214

BA-B Roping 32 Entries1st Go 1. Fallon Riley, Hobbs, NM, 2.78, $194; 2. JillCollett, Anson, TX, 2.89, $162; 3. Hagen Houck, Byers,TX, 3.15, $129; 4. Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX,3.41, $97; 5. Tanner Green, Cotulla, TX, 3.45, $642nd Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 3.26, $194;2. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 3.39, $162; 3.Martha Beaver, Abilene, TX, 3.49, $129; 4. KassidyJones, College Station, TX, 3.67, $97; 5. Paden Bray,Granbury, TX, 3.74, $643rd Go 1. Fallon Riley, Hobbs, NM, 2.43, $194; 2.Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX, 3.4, $162; 3. AustinAtkinson, Anderson, TX, 3.41, $129; 4. Deven Riggins,Weatherford, TX, 3.42, $97; 5. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX,3.57, $64

Average 1. Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX,10.48/3hd., $388; 2. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX,10.98/3hd., $323; 3. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX,11.50/3hd., $259; 4. Jill Collett, Anson, TX,12.12/3hd., $194; 5. Paden Bray, Granbury, TX,12.15/3hd., $129

BA-B Roping 17 Entries1st Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 3.29, $137;2. Jill Collett, Anson, TX, 3.44, $120; 3. Paden Bray,Granbury, TX, 3.56, $862nd Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.88, $137;2. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 3.48, $120; 3. AllisonDanley, Graham, TX, 4.02, $863rd Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.92, $137;2. Allison Danley, Graham, TX, 3.08, $120; 3. Ky Bray,Stephenville, TX, 3.09, $86Average 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 9.09/3hd.,$275; 2. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 10.67/3hd., $240;3. Allison Danley, Graham, TX, 10.89/3hd., $172


#1 Saddle Winner, Dave Brockfrom Springtown, TX

#2 Saddle Winner, Shorty Gorham from Cotulla, TX

22 • AUGUST 2010

T they died – and waited until they were dying to starton the list. I would like to buy a Corvette and visitHawaii. Well I don’t want to buy a Corvette or visitHawaii when I’m 85 years old.

Kids today are great procrastinators if allowed. Asstudents how many say or think I’ll start studying andget serious about school when I get to high school, orcollege? They are developing life-long habits right nowand there just won’t be a magical moment that comesalong when they will suddenly be an exemplarystudent. That only comes with effort and hard work.

What about ropers who say, “When I get areally nice horse I’ll take good care of him.” Whywouldn’t you take good care of any or all of yourhorses? It’s a personal choice to do the right thing.

Congratulations to Matt Shiozawa for winning the$100,000 at Calgary. It was a very exciting finishwhere the final four guys roped and Matt and FredWhitfield were both 7.4. They had to have a rope off

A special thanks to my sponsors for supporting not only me, but also the sport that lets me do what I love.

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he other day I heard someone say, “One of these days, I’ll….” After some thought I latertold my wife that “One of these days” is code for never.

I realized that in the past I had occasionally said, “Oneof these days I’ll do a school in Hawaii and we’ll go thereon vacation.” That’s a nice thought and something I’dreally like to do for my family, but I have never taken anyaction on it. Well, that’s not exactly fair to my family, togive them false hope for something I mention casually.

When you catch yourself saying, “One of these days...”stop and take a hard look at what you’re talking about. Isthis something you really intend to do? How many timeshave you heard people say, “One of these days I’m going tostart exercising,” or “One of these days I’m going to loseweight.” I don’t doubt their intentions, but there’s a bigdifference between dreaming and doing. Remember the oldsaying, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

It reminds me of the movie “The Bucket List.” Thosetwo guys had a list of things they wanted to do before


Whitfield were both 7.4. They had to have a rope off and rope one calf forthe $100,000. Matt tied his in 6.5-seconds. Fred would have to be 6.4 to beathim. It looked like he was going to get it done until his string popped up.

It’s awesome to watch guys of that caliber rise to the occasion when thepressure is on. It made for good watching and my hat is off to both of them.All professional cowboys work very hard at what we do and what separatesus from professional football or baseball players is that we have to win toget paid. That’s the nature of the beast of our sport. Congratulations Matt.

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What Do I Have That Jesus Wants?

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thyheart and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.This is the first and great commandment. And thesecond is like unto it, thou shalt love your neighboras yourself.” Matt. 22:37-40

Concentration is a wonderful thing if ourattention is focused on the right things inlife. Have you ever had somebody that

wanted to talk to you while you were watchingyour favorite television program? Even knowingthat the topic of conversation was really importantto the person who had just approached you, wouldyour eye still have a tendency to drift back to thetelevision program as they continued to talk toyou? In life, it seems as though distractions can be

as much of an enemy to relationships as it is to anysporting event that you participate in. Whether youare talking to your spouse, roping a calf or catching a football, concentration always seems to be a vital key to success. In our relationships with people as well as with God, focused attention isessential to that relationship. Four out of the TenCommandments deal with our relationship to Godand the other six commandments deal with ourrelationships with people.

If you want to know where your priorities are, justask yourself this simple question — where do I spendmost of my time and with whom or what? If theobject of your affection or your number one priority isanything but God first, and people second, chances arereally good that the focus of your attention is flawed.Jesus said the two greatest commandments are verysimple: love God and love people.

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It has been a while since I laughedat something so funny and I have tosay it felt pretty good. Thanks Ben!

Now on to the world of calf ropingand WOW, what a month it has been.The USCRA hosted another great 4thof July event in Stephenville. Over$50,000 in cash paid out and greatlooking Tod Slone saddles awarded

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I made this one of the biggest of theyear. For those who tune into thePRCA ranks, Brazile is at it again andthe July 4th weekend was a good onefor him. He pocketed over $24,000 atthe cowboy Christmas events acrossthe country. The winning gave him a huge lead in the All Aroundstandings, however, Stran Smith isonly about $10,000 behind him forthe lead in the tie-down ropingstandings. I am sure this will be agreat race till the end.

Going back to the USCRA, I haveto admit I had a little inside track onthe new formats they will be hostingthroughout 2011. Look back at lastmonth’s column if you don’tremember. I gave a little preview andhopefully got calf ropers looking ahead to these types of larger eventswith bigger payouts and more prizes. I

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The way I see it, the USCRAalready has a great classificationsystem that is honest and fair. Roperswill enjoy having a chance to rope for more money at these events.However, they will attend moresmaller events to get tuned up forwhen the larger events come around.It really is a win-win for everyone.The USCRA stands up as the leader inthe industry, hosting the best of thebest, producers still get a chance tohost local events where ropers canparticipate, win and get prepared forlarger events and for the ropers thereis a variety of events to attend.

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